TV series
Joanna Lumley's Japan
2016, English, on ITV1.
The British actress goes on a 2,000 mile journey across the four main islands of Japan, travelling from North to South meeting local people and absorbing the culture.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Where to watch Joanna Lumley's Japan
Joanna Lumley's Japan is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India.
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Amazon Prime VideoAvailability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E3: Japanese Buddhism - Volcanoes
Aired 23 September 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 9 September 2016
- Last aired
- 23 September 2016
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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Joanna Lumley's Japan: quick answers
Is Joanna Lumley's Japan worth watching?
Joanna Lumley's Japan doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Joanna Lumley's Japan are there?
Joanna Lumley's Japan has 1 season and 3 episodes.
Is Joanna Lumley's Japan finished?
Yes. Joanna Lumley's Japan ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Joanna Lumley's Japan on?
Joanna Lumley's Japan is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Joanna Lumley's Japan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Joanna Lumley's Japan yet.
What shows are like Joanna Lumley's Japan?
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